| Region of production: | Maremma Toscana and Morellino di Scansano |
| Winery Location: | Grosseto, Grosseto |
| Year Established: | 1990s |
Vineyard Holdings
34 ha
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana DOC: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 months in 70% new 225-liter French oak barrels. 1,000 case production. Inaugural vintage 2000.
- Tirreno Maremma Toscana DOC: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon plus Cabernet Franc, Alicante, and Petit Verdot. Aged for one year in new 225-liter French oak barrels. 4,000 case production. Inaugural vintage 2014.
- Serrata Toscana IGP: 80% Sangiovese and 20% Alicante. Aged for one year in 30% new 225-liter French and American oak barrels. 5,000 case production. Inaugural vintage 2001.
Average Total Production
- 240,000 bottles
Summary
The Mazzei family of Castello di Fonterutoli purchased the Belguardo Estate, situated just 10 kilometers from the coast, in the mid-1990s. The family took on a significant replanting project after acquiring the property, focusing both on native varieties such as Sangiovese, Alicante, and Vermentino and on international grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. The estate is situated in a drier and slightly warmer part of the region, with good drainage thanks to stony soils.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Wines produced by Mazzei at Belguardo tend toward concentration and power. The vineyards are densely planted (up to 6,500 vines per hectare) and grapes are hand-picked before macerating for two to three weeks. All of the reds are aged in new French oak for up to 18 months.
Producer Website: Belguardo